Gateway Services Inc.
Shay Porat has a diverse work experience spanning over 20 years. Shay holds a role as the Director of Information Technology Operations & Infrastructure at Gateway Services Inc. since 2023. Previously, they worked at Ezra as the Offices and IT Manager from 2020 to 2022, where they also took on the additional responsibility of being the IT and Cybersecurity Manager. Shay has experience in managing IT departments and implementing IT systems, having worked as the Head of IT and Security Departments at Pontis in 2014-2015, and as the End User Services Manager for Israel and EMEA at SanDisk from 2012 to 2014. Shay also has experience in project management and change management, having worked as the Technical & Business Operations Manager at Amdocs from 2015 to 2018, and as the Fab1 Diffusion Team Manager at Tower Semiconductor LTD from 2003 to 2005. Shay has an educational background as well, having pursued an MBA from Brock University and worked as an Instructor Assistant at the University of Haifa.
Shay Porat holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geographic Information Systems from the University of Haifa, which was obtained between 2004 and 2007. In addition, they have completed a Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics from the Goodman School of Business at Brock University, earning the degree between 2018 and 2019. Porat also possesses certifications in IT management, including ITIL foundations V3 from the HP Education Center in 2013 and Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) from John Brice Hi-tech College in 2010. In 2015, they attended the HP Education Center to acquire further knowledge in ITIL CSI.
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Gateway Services Inc.
Gateway Services is North America’s leading accredited pet aftercare provider offering 24/7 professional grief support, memorial keepsakes, pet burial, and fully trackable pet cremation. With 150+ locations, 2,000 team members and servicing over 17,000 veterinary clinics across North America, Gateway has built a solid reputation for providing compassionate and respectful aftercare for pets and the people who love them. Built on the foundation of Gateway Pet Memorial Services, Canada’s first accredited pet aftercare provider, Gateway Services Inc. continues to carry the legacy of ethical pet cremation across North America. As a team of talented people with a shared vision for upholding the highest pet aftercare standards in the industry, we believe that the same principles that guided the path of Gateway Pet Memorial – respect, honesty, trust, and integrity – hold true for today. From our leading-edge technology and extensive line of products to our streamlined processes and modern facilities, we have established the benchmark for the highest level of pet aftercare across our group of companies. With a solid reputation for helping veterinary partners give their clients the best pet aftercare services possible, we are always mindful of our special responsibility to provide a dignified and respectful memorial choice for every pet. OUR VISION As the cornerstone for pet aftercare, we will continue to build our family of companies and create meaningful partnerships in order to offer the best pet aftercare services across North America. OUR VALUES • People First • Exceed Expectations • (HIT) Honesty, Integrity, Trust • Be Passionate and Caring • Continuously Improve Gateway has proudly achieved the esteemed Great Place To Work Certification™ in both Canada and the USA, a testament to our exceptional workplace culture and employee satisfaction. Join our team and experience the rewarding environment that has earned us this prestigious recognition.